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It lets you hit creatures in addition to players which just adds to its strength

Then if the battles six defense counters are removed, it transforms into Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria, a massive dinosaur legend that makes creature combat connect with opponents even if attacking creatures are blocked

The Anglicised Japanese title of Pocket Monsters (which Pokemon is a portmanteau of), the Pokeball design we know and love and many annual World Championship deck card backs

Also, its one of the few black creatures in this list, and black doesn't get too many copy effects, so this Phyrexian shapeshifter has less competition

With all of that said, Arena of the Ancients is still a fun tech option for mid-level Commander pods